Now. And a very good wednesday morning to you. Thanks for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im marcus washington. Mike is keeping an eye on the commute this morning. First well start out with meteorologist kari hall with a look at the forecast for us. How is it looking for us today, kari . Its going to be a nice day for the bay area. As we check out Pleasant Hill and our temperature trend for the morning as we get this wednesday started, its going to be in the mid to upper 50s and then at 11 00 were at 76 degrees, a really nice morning for us with a clear sunrise. We look at our high temperatures, slightly lower in a few spots with oakland today reaching 73 degrees. For san jose expect a high of 80. Very comfortable. Were still reaching 91 in ukiah while San Francisco will be in the mid60s. Wide range in temperatures today and throughout the next several days. Well talk about that and a little bit warmer for the inland areas is coming up in a few minutes. Mike, how is it looking for the
Hospitals in war torn afghanistan struggle as covert 19 spreads across the country we made an expat doctor in germany who is offering help online. And the german cup final takes place right here in berlin later today leverkusen take on buying munich the pandemic means the event will be subdued. Im rebecca rich as welcome to the program u. S. President donald trump has kicked off Independence Day celebrations at an event in south dakota fireworks lit up the sky over the Mount Rushmore monument which in a controversial move is trump chose as the venue for this years festivities and a divisive speech he criticized recent protests against Racial Injustice as a merciless campaign to wipe out our history. Trump made little reference to the corona virus pandemic came on to say the u. S. And now the record rise in cases with 157000 new infections. In or around the United States 4th of July Fireworks displays and parades have been canceled due to the spread of the virus with experts calling on
Needing it this afternoon little closer to the coast or remain cooler. But 70s right alongside the bay and some 80s inland will be warm toasty but not too terribly hot this afternoon. More on your forecast is still to come back to you. So were seeing an increase a steady increase and not only total number of positive cases, but total number of hospitalized patients in total number of patients in our icu news. They are top story this morning governor newsome set to tighten some of the States Coronavirus restrictions in some or possibly all of californias counties is because were seeing an increase in hospitalizations in the last 24 hours cover Sarah Stinson is live in Santa Clara County with the details sarah. And ari james im live here in Santa Clara County because its on governor newsoms watch list along with 72 of the rest of this state and more counties likely to be added to that watch list today an announcement from the governor who will be announcing as well some more restrictions
Safe amid record numbers of covid cases. Under pressure. One of the nfls oldest franchises now says they are looking at changing their controversial name. Why some of the biggest names in the business appear to force their hand. And teaching character. This Independence Day, well show how surviving medal of honor recipients are helping todays Students Learning values like courage, commitment, sacrifice, and integrity. We begin with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. We assistant tall. We stand we stand tall. We stand proud, and we only kneel to almighty god. Reporter President Trump attracted a large holiday crowd at mt. Rushmore. Reporter the president barely mentioned the coronavirus. I am here as your president to proclaim before the country and before the world this monument will never be desecrated. [ cheers ] these heroes will never be defaced. Celebrate time with your family and friends. You can do so safely. Reporter Health Officials are worried that 4th of
Fog. 26 downtown. 65 in oakland. 67 mont view and san jose. And gilroy 65. The beach upper 50s. Going for about 80 in santa cruz today. 71 by the delta. Thats what will happen with less of a delta breeze. 69 in concord and 62 2 in san rosa. 410 degrees warm they are morning. Through the afternoon, temperatures are going to climb into the 80s to the low 90s inland. And well stop at about 80 in fremont today. So warmer, anywhere from 510 degrees bayside and inland we keep it cool at the coast. Well talk about a fairly similar sunday coming up. Liz . Lisa, thank you. Overnight Contra Costa County fire crews busy responding to at least 13 fires. You are looking at video here they tweeted overnight. Firefighters got the claims under control and at the same time some being. The cause are under investigation. There are no report of any injuries. And both the increase in illegal fireworks and lack of places for people to light their legal fireworks have those firefighters, police and residents